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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.46, 626.28 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.46, 626.28 and 128.92 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.46 : 626.28 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.46/626.28 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.46x = 626.28 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.46x = 80,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,740.02/417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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